By TC News Desk
Agartala, 22nd April 2025: Former Chief Minister and ex-Politburo member Manik Sarkar today resonated with calls for unity and resistance, painted a vivid picture of the current political landscape and the challenges faced by the Left Front.
“The situation in the country is changing. The rulers, exploiters, and enemies of the people have started getting scared. This situation has been created due to their actions,” Sarkar said while addressing a gathering to mark the 156th birth anniversary of Lenin at Agartala Town Hall.
He emphasized the need for a broader platform to unite those who genuinely care about the welfare of the people, urging for a stronger and more inclusive struggle.
At the outset of the meeting, Sarkar paid homage to Lenin by offering a wreath at his symbolic representation. Reflecting on the Left Front’s current position, he candidly admitted, “The party is not in a position to fight alone at present. In the northeastern region, the Left Front has strength only in Tripura. In Assam, we are not in a position to go for a mass movement.” He stressed the importance of forging alliances with like-minded forces to amplify the movement’s impact.
Addressing party workers and leaders, Sarkar called for the abandonment of opportunistic politics. “If we think about who will take the field in the 2028 assembly elections or who will give a leadership position, it will be opportunistic politics,” he warned. Instead, he urged immediate action against the RSS-run BJP, which he described as “the enemy of the people.” He advocated for bringing individuals with societal influence and a commitment to the struggle into the party’s fold and granting them leadership roles. “This will be the first task,” he asserted.
Sarkar accused the BJP of using Tripura as a testing ground for constitutional changes, attacks on democracy, and the erosion of secularism. “If successful, it will gradually implement these changes in other states of the country,” he cautioned. He also highlighted the economic and industrial crises plaguing the nation, which have led to a decline in living standards. “There is no other option but to intensify the class movement and mass movement,” he stated.
The former Chief Minister acknowledged the challenge of engaging the youth, noting, “The question of why the youth are not coming along is certainly raised. But in the situation that has arisen, there is no slogan to attract the youth.” He emphasized the necessity of creating a larger platform that upholds principles and ideals to combat the oppressive era.
The programme was attended by CPIM Politburo member & state’s Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury, former MP Shankar Prasad Datta, former minister Aghore Debbarma and other leaders.
